Meaning Of Safety Signal Words; Safety; General Information - Task Force Tips BLITZFIRE Series Instructions For Safe Operation And Maintenance

1.0 MEANING OF SAFETY SIGNAL WORDS

A safety related message is identifi ed by a safety alert symbol and a signal word to indicate the level of risk involved with a particular
hazard. Per ANSI standard Z535.6-2011, the defi nitions of the four signal words are as follows:
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTICE

2.0 SAFETY

DANGER
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
NOTICE

3.0 GENERAL INFORMATION

The Blitzfi re is a simple, light and easy to maneuver portable monitor. The monitor has a revolutionary safety shut-off valve, which
will shut-off the water fl ow in the event of sudden movement by the monitor. This safety feature reduces the risk of injury from an out
of control master stream device. General product specifi cations are as follows:
• Standard Inlet Coupling: 2 ½ inch NH Female
• Standard Outlet: 2 ½ inch NH male
• Flow range: up to 500 GPM (2000 LPM)
• Vertical Stream Range: 10 to 46 or 86 degrees above horizontal
• Horizontal Stream Range: +/- 20 degrees either side of centerline
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DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious
injury.
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor
or moderate injury.
NOTICE is used to address practices not related to physical injury.
An inadequate supply of nozzle pressure and/or fl ow will cause an ineff ective stream and can
result in injury, death, or loss of property. See fl ow graphs in section 3.0 or call 800-348-2686 for
assistance.
This equipment is intended for use by trained personnel for fi refi ghting. Their use for other
purposes may involve hazards not addressed by this manual. Seek appropriate guidance and
training to reduce risk of injury.
An out of control monitor can cause injury or death. To reduce the risk of instability, do not
attempt to move the monitor with water fl owing.
The fl ow from the monitor may be vital to keep a fi refi ghter from injury or death. Avoid situations
that may interrupt fl ow to the monitor such as: hose line kinks, traffi c running over hose, and
automatic doors or devices that can pinch the hose.
The monitor may be damaged if frozen while containing suffi cient amounts of water. Such damage
may be diffi cult to detect visually and can lead to possible injury or death. Any time the monitor is
subject to possible damage from freezing, it must be hydrostatically tested by qualifi ed personnel
before being considered safe for use.
Master streams are powerful and capable of causing injury and property damage. Make sure the
monitor is pointing in a safe direction before water to the nozzle is turned on. Use care in directing
the stream.
Monitor must be properly connected to a hose and nozzle with matched threads. Mismatched or
damaged threads may cause leaking or uncoupling under pressure and could cause injury.
Dissimilar metals coupled together can cause galvanic corrosion that can result in the inability
to unscrew the threads or complete loss of thread engagement over time. Per NFPA 1962, if
dissimilar metals are left coupled together an anti-corrosive lubricant should be applied to the
threads. Also the coupling should be disconnected and inspected at least quarterly.
To prevent mechanical damage, do not drop or throw equipment.
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